Monday February 26, 1996: on this day

February 26, 1996 was the 57th day of the year 1996, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Monday.

Is February 26, 1996 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on February 26, 1996, who was born and died on February 26, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 26, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. Fargo, directed by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen), TV series (e.g. Marisol) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 26th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 26, 1996?


February 26, 1996 was a Monday and it was the 57th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 26, 1996 can also be written as 2/26/1996 in the US and as 26/2/1996 in UK and Europe.

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February 26, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 26, 1996:

  • Silicon graphics makes a cash tender offer of us$30 per share for 75 percent of cray research stock, for a total cost of us$576 million. the merger is expected to be completed by june.

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February 26, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Detroit Pistons - Sacramento Kings : 93 - 78
  • Indiana Pacers - Boston Celtics : 122 - 119
  • New York Knicks - Los Angeles Lakers : 96 - 114
  • Phoenix Suns - Utah Jazz : 87 - 110

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Nice - Cannes : 1 - 2

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Doncaster - Fulham : 0 - 2
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February 26, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 26, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Rat personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on February 26th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 26, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 26, 1996 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 26, 1996 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on February 26, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 11:12 am and setting at 01:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 04, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Mar 05, 1996.

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Who was born on February 26, 1996?


Famous people born on February 26, 1996:

  • Savannah Brown

    British YouTuber and political commentator.

  • İlayda Alişan
  • Marie-Florence Candassamy
  • Daniil Dilman
  • Runar Espejord
  • Diego Ferreira Matheus
  • José García
  • Alicia Agneson
  • Shakhboz Kholmurzaev
  • Marvin Ogunsipe
  • Dennis Salanović
  • Dylan Sunderland
  • Borja Sánchez Laborde
  • Panagiōtīs Zachariou
  • Oussama Idrissi

Whose famous birthday is on February 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 26th:

  • Fats Domino
    Fats Domino

    Fats domino was an influential american musician known for his rhythm and blues hits, including 'ain't that a shame' and 'blueberry hill'.

  • Johnny Cash
    Johnny Cash

    American singer, guitarist and country-western singer.

  • Michael Bolton
    Michael Bolton

    American singer, international star and social activist.

  • Nate Ruess
    Nate Ruess

    Nate ruess is a pop singer known for being the lead vocalist of the band fun.

  • Mark Dacascos
    Mark Dacascos

    American actor and martial artist.

  • Jackie Gleason
    Jackie Gleason

    American comedian.

  • Jennifer Grant
    Jennifer Grant

    American actress, noted family.

  • Madeleine Carroll
    Madeleine Carroll

    British actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.

  • Tony Randall
    Tony Randall

    American actor, best known for his emmy-winning portrayal of felix unger, the nitpicking felix unger, in "the odd couple", a tv series that...

  • Bill Duke
    Bill Duke

    Actor (bird on a wire and predator).

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February 26, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 28 years 1 month old,

or 337 months and 28 days old,

or 1469 weeks and 1 day old,

or 10284 days old,

if you were born on February 26, 1996.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 26, 1996?

There are 309 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 26th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 26, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 26, 1996.

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February 26, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 26, 1996:

  • Daniel John Chapman Cunningham

    At 76, a physiologist dies.

  • Audrey Angers

    Charity pioneer.

  • Carlo Hauner
  • Moisej Samuilovič Vajnberg
  • Carlos Armando Wilson
  • XIII conte di Stair John Dalrymple
  • James Barbagallo
  • Mieczyslaw Vainberg
  • Georges Atlas

What famous deaths happened on February 26th?

Famous deaths on February 26th:

  • Constance Ford
    Constance Ford

    Actress (ada hobson - another world).

  • Vinayak Damodar Savarkar

    Indian independence activist and politician who played a key role in the freedom struggle.

  • Hanae Mori

    Pioneering Japanese fashion designer who achieved international acclaim.

  • Jef Raskin

    Creator of the Macintosh project at Apple.

  • Gabor Szabo

    Influential Hungarian jazz guitarist who blended jazz, pop, and Hungarian music.

  • Kalmen Rosen

    Contributed to the development of computer algorithms and complexity theory.

  • Vinayak Savarkar

    Indian independence activist and politician.

  • Anandi Gopal Joshi

    First Indian female doctor.

  • Lavi Eshkol

    Lavi Eshkol was the third Prime Minister of Israel, serving from 1963 until his death in 1969.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 26th

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February 26, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 26, 1996:

  • Blessed Edigna
  • Blessed Leo of Furnes (d. 1163)
  • Liberation Day in Kuwait (1991).
  • Nation of Islam - Savior's Day - commemoration of the birthdate of Wallace Fard Muhammad, believed to be Allah in human form, the saviour of the black race.

Saints celebrated on February 26, 1996:

  • Saint Mechtild (d. 1154)
  • Saint Victor
  • Saint Alexander of Alexandria
  • Saint Nestor (died 251)
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February 26, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 26, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 26th and March 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 26, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 1996 was One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 3rd.

February 26, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 26, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 26th and March 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - One Sweet Day
  2. - Not Gon' Cry
  3. - Sittin' Up In My Room
  4. - Nobody Knows
  5. - Missing

February 26, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 26, 1996 was Children by Robert Miles, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 3rd.

February 26, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 26, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 26th and March 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Children
  2. - How Deep Is Your Love
  3. - Don't Look Back In Anger
  4. - Give Me A Little More Time
  5. - Coming Home Now

February 26, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 26, 1996 was Not Gon' Cry (From "Waiting To Exhale") by Mary J. Blige, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 26th and March 3rd.

February 26, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 26, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 26th and March 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Not Gon' Cry (From "Waiting To Exhale")
  2. - Sittin' Up In My Room (From "Waiting To Exhale")
  3. - Down Low (Nobody Has To Know)
  4. - All The Things (Your Man Won't Do) (From "Don't Be A Menace...")
  5. - Before You Walk Out Of My Life/Like This And Like That

February 26, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 26, 1996 was Amor by Cristian, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 26th and March 3rd.

February 26, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 26, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 26th and March 3rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Amor
  2. - Un Millon De Rosas
  3. - Como Te Extrano
  4. - Experiencia Religiosa
  5. - Juan Sabor

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February 26, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 26, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Fargo

Fargo

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen

Starring: William H. Macy, Frances McDormand, Steve Buscemi, Peter Stormare

Country: United States of America

The Birdcage

The Birdcage

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Mike Nichols

Starring: Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Gene Hackman, Dianne Wiest

Country: United States of America

Shaman

Shaman

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Bartabas

Starring: Spartak Fedotov, Igor Gotsmanov

The Arrival

The Arrival

Release year: 1996

Directed by: David Twohy

Starring: Charlie Sheen, Lindsay Crouse, Richard Schiff, Shane

If Lucy Fell

If Lucy Fell

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Eric Schaeffer

Starring: Sarah Jessica Parker, Eric Schaeffer, Ben Stiller, Elle Macpherson

February 26, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 26, 1996 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Marisol

Marisol

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Eugene Martin

Malibu Shores

Malibu Shores

Release year: 1996

Country: United States of America

Buddies

Buddies

Release year: 1996

Country: United States of America

February 26, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 26, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Intensity by Dean Koontz

Intensity

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Chyna Shepard is 26 years old and stares out a window at the moonlit sky. Unable to sleep her first night at her Napa Valley family home, she looks out.

Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus by John Gra

Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus

By:

Subtitle: 'EURoeThe Classic guide to understanding the opposite sexuality?EUR?

The Lost World by Michael Crichton

The Lost World

By:

The sequel to Jurassic Park's smash hit, Timeline, Sphere and Congo is now available from the author of Timeline, Sphere and Congo. This thriller has been millions of years in development.

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

By:

In the early morning hours of May 2, 1981, shots rang out from Savannah's grandest mansion. Is it murder? Or self-defense? The shooting and its aftermath were heard throughout the hauntingly beautiful city of shaded squares and moss-hung oaks for …

Five Days In Paris by Danielle Steel

Five Days In Paris

By:

Peter Haskell is the president of a large pharmaceutical company. He has everything: power, position, career, family and a job. For these, he has made great sacrifices.

February 26, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 26, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cool Boarders

Cool Boarders

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Snowboarding

Publisher: JP UEP Systems; NA SCEA; EU SCEE; JP Studio Zan (PSN)

Spider-Man Web of Fire

Spider-Man Web of Fire

Platform: Sega 32X

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Sega

Age of Sail

Age of Sail

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time tactics

Publisher: TalonSoft

Chaos Seed

Chaos Seed

Platform: Super Famicom[1] Sega Saturn

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Taito

AD&D Masterpiece Collection

AD&D Masterpiece Collection

Platform: Windows

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: SSI

history

Who was the US President on February 26, 1996?

On February 26, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 1996?

On February 26, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 26, 1996?

On February 26, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 26th?

February 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of February. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on February 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Pakistan reported that indian military aircraft had violated their airspace close to muzaffarabad. they were intercepted and returned by pakistan air force (paf), military aircrafts. in a rush to drop their payload, indian air force aircrafts dropped it near balakot. india claims the incident was an attack on a jaish-e-mohammed camp near balakot as a reprisal to the pulwama attack. (reuters),
  • 2018 - Saudi arabia is opening applications for women to its armed forces for the first time.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian army captures the strategic town tadef from isil south of al-bab. this secures key transport routes in eastern aleppo governorate.

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What happened in 1996?

1996 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 7th Billboard Music Awards
  • Sex & Longing opens at Cort Theater, New York City
  • Cornerstone dedication for Holocaust Museum in New York City

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What was the calendar for February 1996?

February 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how February 1996 calendar looked like.

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